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Photos from Paper Turtle's post 02/02/2026

Sometimes the simplest design makes the most elegant urn. This one features single irises on two sides, based on photos from the family member’s own garden. 🌷

➡️Third slide is a progress pic from before the urn was fired, showing how much the colors change… making it almost miraculous when the painting comes out as intended.

01/20/2026

As we begin our 10th year, we’re deeply grateful to every family who has trusted us with creating memorial artworks for those they love.

You’ve taught us what truly matters—and it’s never been about having the fanciest website or being the biggest company.

It’s about handcrafted artwork created with intention. Genuine care in every detail. The ability to bring your vision to life, no matter how custom. And the trust built through hundreds of families who’ve chosen us to honor their loved ones.

We obsess over details you’ll probably never notice. We often catch ourselves perfecting something few are likely to notice and say, “This is crazy.” And it is, but we can’t help ourselves.

Because every urn we create isn’t just a product, it’s a reflection of a life that mattered. And that deserves everything we can give.

Thank you for 10 extraordinary years, here’s to many more. 💛
❤️

08/15/2025

🌊 Ten little turtle urns making their journey to Australia for a celebration of life. A beloved mom & grandmother who worked at a turtle hospital will be honored as each family member releases their own turtle back to sea, creating a rainbow of remembrance in her honor. 🌈
♻️

Photos from Paper Turtle's post 07/14/2025

Special urn for a special family member. Rest well, Kekoa ♥️

📸 ☺️

Photos from Paper Turtle's post 05/14/2025

🌸 May’s magnificent blooms have arrived!🌸
Nature’s artistry is in full display, and so is ours. We’re unveiling the magic behind our most beloved designs— the delicate flowers the grace our urns.

Join us on a creative journey as we reveal the craftsmanship behind our floral tributes. First up: our decal process. *clarification: the ceramic decal or image transfer process is NOT vinyl decals used for wall decoration *

⬅️ Swipe to witnesses transformation in motion, where passion meets precision in every petal we create.

🌺 Every flower in our collection (1 in 2016, now 28) was drawn by me. These original artworks are scanned, digitally arranged on sheets, then printed on specialized decal paper. ✂️ Decals are then cut out with precision and ready for application.

🌡️ Meanwhile, each handmade urn is fired twice — first to 1870 f (bisque), then to 2168 f when the matte ivory & color accent glazes that have been brushed on undergo chemical transformation.

Next, Your chosen flowers and text are individually applied to the glazed urn, dry for 24 hrs, and are fired a 3rd time to 1832 f. During the 3rd firing, the black decal outlines turn sepia & fuse into the glaze making each urn a permanent & lightfast tribute to your family member.

This intricate dance of art, science & heart isn’t fool-proof — like any craft, occasional mishaps are part of the journey. But our commitment to excellence means that every urn that leaves our studio is customer-approved and beautiful.

05/16/2023

Our Fresh Flowers urn for water burial is one of our best selling urns. Choose the flowers that best celebrate your family member's life for a lovely memorial centerpiece. Beautiful and easy to prepare 🌸

Photos from Paper Turtle's post 01/19/2023

🙏Thank you and for choosing us once again to honor a beloved companion with a special urn, this time vibrant little Chimney. Although it’s sad to think of so many losses, we’re honored to be a part of your memorial collection.
Rest well next to your brothers, Chimney ♥️

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